The Wayro route from Chulumani to Tiwanaku is 114 miles (183 km), about 3 h 8 min of driving without stops.
Full advisory: Bolivia. Advisory issued: Bolivia August 18, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Bolivia: “Many drivers ignore traffic signs and rules.”
| Total distance | 114 mi (183 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 3 h 8 min |
| Main roads, in order | F25 → F3 → F41 → F1 |
| Departments on the route | La Paz |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
Driving Chulumani to Tiwanaku: the shape of the trip
F25 (44 mi) and F1 (34 mi) carry about 68% of the 114 miles. Of the 5 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Chulumani to Tiwanaku: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | La Paz |
| F25 | 1–45 | 44 | La Paz |
| F3 | 45–58 | 13 | La Paz |
| F41 | 58–77 | 19 | La Paz |
| connecting roads | 77–78 | 1 | La Paz |
| F1 | 78–112 | 34 | La Paz |
| local roads | 112–114 | 2 | La Paz |
What to see on the way from Chulumani to Tiwanaku
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Patrimonio natural paisajístico Siete Lagunas (mile 70)
- Nature and outdoors: Cotapata National Park and Integrated Management Natural Area (mile 40), Tuni Condoriri National Park (mile 62), Patrimonio natural paisajístico Siete Lagunas (mile 70), Mallasa national Park (mile 77)
- Museums and history: Museo Tambo Quirquincho (mile 75)
Cotapata National Park and Integrated Management Natural Area
Cotapata covers the north face of the Cordillera Real in the La Paz Yungas, about 20 km north of La Paz. The pre-Hispanic Choro Trail, still stone-paved in places, descends through it from near La Cumbre pass to the village of Chairo.
Tuni Condoriri National Park
Created in July 1942, Tuni Condoriri National Park (Parque Nacional Tuni Condoriri) is a protected area in Bolivia's La Paz department, set in the Cordillera Real.
Patrimonio natural paisajístico Siete Lagunas
Siete Lagunas is a protected natural landscape in the Hampaturi area of La Paz municipality, set aside for preservation by a 2015 municipal ordinance.
Museo Tambo Quirquincho
Museo Tambo Quirquincho is a cultural space in the historic center of La Paz, Bolivia, located on Plaza Alonso de Mendoza.
Mallasa national Park
South of La Paz's urban center, Mallasa (now a municipal protected area) is a gently sloping plateau full of eucalyptus trees, with green spaces for sports and outdoor recreation.
In Tiwanaku itself
Tiwanaku
Near Lake Titicaca, about 70 km from La Paz, Tiwanaku is a pre-Columbian archaeological site whose surface remains cover around 4 square kilometers, with monumental structures, megalithic blocks and decorated ceramics.
Kalasasaya
Part of the Tiwanaku complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in western Bolivia, the Kalasasaya is a low platform mound with a large courtyard enclosed by high stone walls.
Akapana
At the pre-Columbian site of Tiwanaku in Bolivia's La Paz department, Akapana is an artificial platform mound built in seven levels held by carved sandstone walls.
More drives to Tiwanaku
- Coroico to Tiwanaku
- San Borja to Tiwanaku
- Rurrenabaque to Tiwanaku
- Llallagua to Tiwanaku
- Quillacollo to Tiwanaku
- Villa Tunari to Tiwanaku
From Chulumani to other places in Bolivia
- Chulumani to Challapata
- Chulumani to Tarata
- Chulumani to Tarabuco
- Chulumani to Atocha
- Chulumani to San Pedro de Quemes Canton
- Chulumani to Samaipata
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Chulumani to Tiwanaku?
About 3 h 8 min of driving without stops, over 114 miles.
How far is Tiwanaku from Chulumani by car?
About 114 miles (183 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Chulumani to Tiwanaku drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Bolivia Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Chulumani to Tiwanaku?
In order: F25, F3, F41 and F1. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Chulumani to Tiwanaku?
Closest to the road: Cotapata National Park and Integrated Management Natural Area (national park, mile 40, 6 mi from the route); Patrimonio natural paisajístico Siete Lagunas (protected area, mile 70, 0.8 mi from the route); Museo Tambo Quirquincho (museum, mile 75, 3 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on October 10, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.